All events for that month

Sunday Serenades

July 16, 20172-5pmSonofmel – Folk with an outlaw edgeMusic goes on rain or shine

Bonfire & S’mores

Start:
Jul 16

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Sundays July 2 - August 27, 20178:30 PM

"A Novel Affair On the Lawn"

Start:
Jul 16

Venue:
Forest Lodge Library

Description:

July 16, 201712:00PM Marnie Mamminga, author of Return to Wake Robin returns to Cable to read from her new book, On a Clear Night: Essays From the Heartland. Join us at the Forest Lodge Library for live music, Marnie and other activities.

Hatha Yoga

Start:
Jul 17

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 17, 2017Join Joan Shumway from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum for an exploration of yoga asana, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for many lifetimes. All ages and stages welcome! Please bring your own mat. Registration required at www.cablemuseum.org . Cost is $100 member/$120 non-member for the ten week series or $12 member/$15 non-member per class.

Family Owl Prowl

Start:
Jul 17

Venue:
Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area

Description:

July 17, 2017Adults and chicks can all join Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Susan Thurn on an evening hike to learn about the natural history of Wisconsin’s owls and try calling in barred owls. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum’s Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable, to learn more about nature’s best mouse trap and maybe see or hear one up close! Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Ice Cream Social

Start:
Jul 17

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Mondays from July - August7:00 – 8:00 PM

Junior Naturalist Program: Art in Nature

Start:
Jul 18

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 18, 2017Use your artistic eye to capture beauty in nature. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $6 for members/$8 non-members per program or $84/$112 for the series of 15 programs. Scholarships are available by calling 715-798-3890. Online registration at www.cablemuseum.org is required.

The River Revealed

Start:
Jul 18

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 18, 2017Visit the River Ambassador to plan your next river adventure and learn about the plants and animals in this amazing, local National Park. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. www.cablemuseum.org

Word of Mouth

Start:
Jul 18

Venue:
Redbery Books

Description:

July 18, 20176:30pm This group meets the third Tuesday of the month.Coordinator: Jackie KruseCurrently Reading: The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

Tie- Dying

Start:
Jul 18

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Tuesdays from July 11 – August 29, 20179:30 – 11:30 AM

Forest Lodge Tour

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Forest Lodge Nature Trail

Description:

July 19, 2017Explore the fascinating history and architectural design of the Forest Lodge Historic District. The estate is nestled among 872 acres of old growth forest in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and along Lake Namakagon’s pristine shoreline. Dress for the weather and walking on uneven surfaces. Meet the Northland College guide at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot at 9 a.m. and return by 11 a.m. Online registration at www.cablemuseum.org required. $5 per person.

Junior Naturalist Program: Naturalist at the Farm

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 19, 2017Get ready to get dirty and dig into our food sources. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Junior Naturalist Programs offer environmental education for children in grades K-6 through games, art, and outdoor exploration. The cost is $6 for members/$8 non-members per program or $84/$112 for the series of 15 programs. Scholarships are available by calling 715-798-3890. Online registration at www.cablemuseum.org is required.

A FEN Adventure with FLIP

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 19, 2017Students going into grades 6-12 can experience the wonders of the magical Namekagon Fen State Natural Area! Cross the moat to discover carnivorous plants, spectacular orchids, and a floating floor. Wear either tall mud boots or old shoes that can get wet. Bring water, put on sunscreen and a hat, and wear clothes that protect you from the bugs. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum by 12:30 p.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. Online registration required at www.cablemuseum.org by July 18 for this free program.

Talon Talk Live Raptor Program

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 19, 2017Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Appleman. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Dinner with writer, storyteller, and humorist Al Batt

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Rivers Eatery

Description:

July 19, 2017Join this evenings’ speaker for dinner and conversation at the Rivers Eatery from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Then see his lecture at the Cable Natural History Museum. www.cablemuseum.org

Joseph Jenkins Lecture Series: Things the Squirrel Taught Me

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 19, 2017If you feed the birds, that usually means that you have to outsmart the squirrels. In that battle of wits, they’ve exposed writer, storyteller, and humorist Al Batt as an unarmed man. The peace talks with squirrels will continue. 7:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Refreshments. Sponsored by Henry and Jodi Kingdon. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Chapter and Verse

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Redbery Books

Description:

July 19, 20174:30pmThis group meets the third Wednesday of every month Coordinator: Bev BauerCurrently Reading: It's a mystery! We're reading two mysteries this month, one for middle grade readers and the other a chapter book. Framed! by James Ponti (Aladdin, 2016) is a fast-paced thriller starring Florian Bates, who believes in the Theory of All Small Things (TOAST) but is confronted with a mystery on a grand scale. In Cody and the Mysteries of the Universe by Tricia Springstubb (Candlewick, 2016), we find a community of friends and family with Cody at the center. A philosopher at heart, her quirky and perceptive musings on life and her highly developed curiosity lead her to solving her own mysteries.

Family BINGO

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Wednesdays from July 5 – August 30, 20176:30 PMBattle out on the bingo boards to win a variety of prizes and treats. Excitement for all ages!

Girls Night Out

Start:
Jul 19

Venue:
Downtown Cable

Description:

July 19, 20175:30pmDoor Prizes

Lake Owen Pontoon Tour

Start:
Jul 20

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 20, 2017Emily Stone, Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist, will bring to life Lake Owen’s natural history as you tour the lake on a pontoon boat. Learn about eagles, loons, and what lies beneath. Meet at the Museum at 9:00 a.m., return by noon. Online registration at www.cablemuseum.org is required. $38 member/$43 non-member.

Redbery Books Summer Storytime: Redbery Reads at the Farm

Start:
Jul 20

Venue:
Cable Community Farm

Description:

July 20, 2017Redbery Reads is a story time that helps kids connect to the world around them. There will be stories, hand-on activities, circle games, learning, and lots of fun. All ages are welcome and the activities are geared to preschool through fifth grade. Meet at the Cable Community Farm, 13765 Perry Lake Road, just one mile north of Cable at 10:30 a.m. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Kayak the Namekagon River

Start:
Jul 20

Venue:
Phipps Landing

Description:

July 20, 2017Experience the wonders of this dynamic National Park with the River Ambassador! Paddlers of all experience levels are welcome; basic kayaking skills will be taught. Meet at the Phipps Landing at 10:00 a.m., then shuttle to Larsen Landing. Return by 2:00 p.m. Pack your own lunch in a waterproof container and dress for the weather. Register online at www.cablemuseum.org by July 17. $40 member/$48 non-member.

1001 Books

Start:
Jul 20

Venue:

Description:

July 20, 20174pmThis group is not taking new members. Currently reading: The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony

International Night

Start:
Jul 20

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Thursdays July - August, 20177:00 – 8:00 PMLearn about Russian & Lithuanian cultures during a meet & greet with our international staff here for the summer

TGI Fridays

Nature Lab

Start:
Jul 21

Venue:

Description:

July 21, 2017Drop in to the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom between 10:00 a.m.-noon to discover something new about nature! Each week is different, so come to them all! Donations accepted.www.cablemuseum.org

Superhero Playgroup

Start:
Jul 21

Venue:
Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area

Description:

July 21, 2017Wear your cape or costume! Kids ages 3-6 and their families can experience the Cable Natural History Museum’s Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area with Sue Thurn. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 43135 Randysek Road in Cable. Drop-ins are welcome, but online registration at www.cablemuseum.org by July 20 is appreciated. $6 member/$8 non-member per family.

Pollinator Party

Start:
Jul 21

Venue:
Cable Community Farm

Description:

July 21, 2017Families and adults can join the Cable Natural History Museum’s Pollinator Intern for education and stewardship in the native flower gardens planted just for the pollinators, as well as other areas of the Cable Community Farm that serve the bees. Meet at 13765 Perry Lake Road, just one mile north of Cable, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

19th Annual MS Golf Tournament

Start:
Jul 21

Venue:
Lakewoods Forest Ridges

Description:

July 21, 2017This event is unique among high profile fundraisers, as ALL the money raised goes to help people in the Ashland, Bayfield, and Sawyer Counties. There is no overhead or organizational costs, this money goes directly to the people that need it most, people living with Multiple Sclerosis. New this year, a small portion of the funds raised are being donated to the Namakagon Cancer Walk fund to assist people in the area fighting cancer.

We invite you to sign up your team for the tournament. The tournament format is an 18 hole scramble with a shotgun start at 1 pm. All teams are invited to arrive early for cookout lunch and to warm up with a few putting games. After the tournament is the banquet and live auction.

For more information visit http://www.lakewoodsresort.com/

Live Music

Start:
Jul 21

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Every Friday from July 7 – August 25, 20178:00 PMLive Music by Jesse Ryan Band in the bar

Snake Feeding

July 22, 2017Meet the snakes at the Cable Natural History Museum and watch them eat a mouse! Stop by at 10am. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Talon Talk Live Raptor Program

Start:
Jul 22

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 22, 2017Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Appleman. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Biodiversity Tour

Start:
Jul 22

Venue:
Cable Community Farm

Description:

July 22, 2017Join the Cable Natural History Museum Pollinator Intern for a tour of the exciting diversity growing at the Farm. You’ll see the native flower gardens planted just for the pollinators, as well as the Community Orchard, Community Vineyard, and beekeeping operation! Meet at 13765 Perry Lake Road, just one mile north of Cable, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Donations welcome. www.cablemuseum.org

Cable Natural History Museum Summer Benefit

Start:
Jul 22

Venue:
Cable Natural History Museum

Description:

July 22, 2017Join us as we head “Back to Our Roots” to celebrate the Museum’s 50th Anniversary. The Great Hall at the Birkie Start Line will be our venue with live performance by Randy Sabien & The Subterraneans - a bare bones down home blues, boogie, and roots quartet! Small silent auction, food & drink begin at 5:00pm. Dancing will follow dinner. Registration required. Tickets can be purchased online www.cablemuseum.org or by calling the Museum at 715-798-3890.

Live Music

Start:
Jul 22

Venue:
Lakewoods Resort

Description:

Every Saturday from July 8 – August 26, 20178:00 PMLive Music by Jesse Ryan Band in the bar.